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Crutchfield, Jandel; Phillippo, Kate L.; Frey, Andy – Children & Schools, 2020
Structural racism--implicitly discriminatory practices and policies that have negative consequences for individuals and groups of color--is a powerful force in contemporary American society, including in our public education system. This article explores the potential for school social workers (SSWers) to address structural racism through the use…
Descriptors: Racial Bias, Social Work, School Social Workers, Educational Attainment
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Berzin, Stephanie Cosner; O'Brien, Kimberly H. McManama; Frey, Andy; Kelly, Michael S.; Alvarez, Michelle E.; Shaffer, Gary L. – Journal of School Health, 2011
Background: While school-based mental health professionals obviously must provide mental health services to students directly, the literature is increasingly identifying an empowerment role for these professionals, whereby they support teachers as primary service providers. The purpose of this study was to identify subtypes of school social…
Descriptors: Health Services, Health Needs, Mental Health Workers, Mental Health Programs
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Frey, Andy; Wilson, Michael – Children & Schools, 2009
Last summer, the Supreme Court declared voluntary student assignment plans to racially integrate the public schools in Louisville, Kentucky, and Seattle, Washington, unconstitutional by a 5-4 majority. This was a landmark ruling for public school integration and civil rights; the "Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Civil Rights, School Desegregation, Court Litigation
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Diehl, Daniel; Frey, Andy – School Social Work Journal, 2008
While research has shown that social workers can have positive impacts on students' school adjustment, evaluations of overall practice models continue to be limited. This article evaluates a model of community-school social work practice by examining its effect on problem behaviors and concerns identified by teachers and parents at referral. As…
Descriptors: Research Design, Intervention, Student Adjustment, School Social Workers
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Frey, Andy; George-Nichols, Nancy – Children & Schools, 2003
Examines intervention practices for children with emotional and behavioral disorders and provides recommendations for how school social workers should use the knowledge base to inform practice. Best practices and the unique role of school social workers in supporting best practices are presented. (Contains 16 references.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Children, Emotional Disturbances, Intervention
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Frey, Andy; Kayser, John – Children & Schools, 2002
Presents support for content validity of a school social work intern effectiveness survey. Analyses suggest that the social work intern effectiveness survey can be used to assess and guide university training programs. An example of the practical implications of the instrument is provided along with a brief summary of the results and the…
Descriptors: Content Validity, Counselor Training, Higher Education, Internship Programs